Kim Ji-hoon (김지훈; 金志勳) is a South Korean actor born on May 9, 1981, in Seoul. A graduate of Ajou University, he began his career in the early 2000s in several television series. Thanks to his elegant appearance and natural charm, he quickly established himself as one of the leading stars of Korean romantic comedies.
He became known to the general public through The Golden Age of Daughters-in-Law, and then went on to achieve a string of successes with Love Marriage, Stars Falling from the Sky and Flower Boy Next Door. Over the years, he gradually broadened his range by appearing in more dramatic productions such as Goddess of Marriage, Bad Thief, Good Thief, Babel or even Flower of Evil, where his portrayal of a disturbing character surprised audiences and critics alike.
This trend continues with Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area, in which he reprises the role of Denver, before playing a particularly memorable antagonist in Ballerina and the fantasy thriller Death's Game, two works that demonstrate his ease in playing dark and complex roles.
In 2025, Kim Ji-hoon stars in the romantic comedy Nice to Not Meet You and makes a cameo appearance in the melodrama Dear X. The following year, he landed two leading roles in Sigoreu Amoreu and The affair was just the beginning, confirming his desire to alternate between romance, drama, and comedy.
Thanks to his longevity, his ability to reinvent himself, and his ease in playing both heroes and villains, Kim Ji-hoon remains one of the most versatile and beloved actors on South Korean television.
